B. Drummers, also known as
percussionists, have very strong internal rhythms and energy flow. This
internal energy is the root of quality drumming. Quality drummers
have many special musical powers, here are some skills - powers - that are
needed to become an advanced drummer. The skills range in this list from
the simple to the sophisticated.

Professional drummers are
trained in hearing and have a highly developed sense of rhythm. In order
to perform their craft drummers must trust and develop their inner senses of
"time" and "feel". Drummers' rhythmic vocabulary is also a crucial skill.
A drummer's rhythmic vocabulary is akin to a writers verbal vocabulary. In
both cases, the vocabulary is the foundation for all their work. Advanced
and professional drummers also rely on their knowledge of musical form & theory
to play with other musicians.

Some of the abilities that
drummers have including:

Playing poly-rhythms

Marching,
syncopating, swinging andphrasing

Changing or controlling various
dynamics including tempo, texture, timbre, time signature and rhythms

A strong rhythmic
vocabulary - knowing lots of rhythms

Improvising rhythms

Drum sight reading (not always
essential, but can be very useful)

Quality drummers are expert
musicians with an acute ear for
rhythms
and musical patterns. Through the application of rhythmic elements &
harmony drummers are the mood setters for the entire musical group. Every
culture has
drums & drum music; probably every nation throughout history has drumming &
drummers.